Opportunity

Opportunity

The opportunity in massage therapy have never looked better. Employment can include private practice or employment in a variety of settings as you will see below.

Massage Therapy is listed first under “Best Career to Enjoy Life While You Work”, according to Consumer Guide.

Compensation for massage is well above average. Massage Therapy occupation is projected to have a bright outlook in the ten years between 2020 and 2030, and such a projection is based on national statistics. (4)
(31 -9011.00 – Massage Therapists (onetonline.org) ) Bright Outlook means that the occupation will grow rapidly or faster than average.

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Why Massage THERAPY is a GREAT CAREER

Why Massage Therapy is a great career right at your fingertips!

Massage Therapy is a high demand occupation.

Nearly 50 million people in the US had over 200 million massages in 2018.

Massage Therapy is an ongoing career.
Helping people feel better is a career you will love. Massage Therapy is ranked #7 in best jobs without a college degree. (5)

Massage Therapy is a growth occupation.
The Massage Therapy profession has a projected growth of 32% from 2020 to 2030. (6)

Massage Therapy is proven therapeutic modality. A whopping 8% of massage recipients consider massage to be effective in relieving pain. (AMTA).
Massage Therapy is the only profession with all these career opportunities:
  • Ful time -Part time -Contract Worker
  • Employer -Private Practice -Spa
  • Health & Fitness -Medical Offices -Sports Massage Therapists
 

Massage Therapy provides Excellent compensation.

Pay for Massage Therapists in 2021 was $46,910. Average charge for Massage Therapists is $75. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.(2)

Massage Therapy allows free time for family and an enjoyable lifestyle. The average number of hours worked per week is 26.6 hours!
Massage Therapy is one Health Care professions where you run your own business.
Massage Therapy provides opportunities to work in multiple specialties.
Myofascial Massage Polarity
Work in a quiet environment which is designed to be relaxing.
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CLIENT CHOICES

Reasons For Massage In The Past Year

Health or Wellness (net)
73%
Soreness/ stiffness/ spasm
26%
Pain relief/management
26%
Injury recovery/ rehabilitation
12%
Keep fit/ healthy / wellness
25%
Controlheadaches/ migraines
16%
Pregnancy / Prenatal
6%
Relaxation /stress reduction
43%
Pampering/ special occasion / just to feel good
30%
Sports Conditioning
8%
Other/ Don't know
1%

54% of all consumers received their last massage for health or wellness reasons

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THE MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSION

The number of massage therapists has increased by 14% over the last decade.
12% work in more than 1 practice
77% of massage therapists describe themselves as a sole practitioner
In 2021, massage therapists spent 10% of their time cleaning and sanitizing their massage room and office.

WORK CHOICE

Where Do Massage Therapists Work?

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